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IL debate, journalism finals return to ISU, Heartland

By Press Release • Oct 17, 2018
The Ill. H.S. Assn. plans to move the debate and journalism finals this year back to the Bloomington-Normal community.

1st female athletic director at Eisenhower

By Paul Katula • Sep 4, 2018
Eisenhower HS in Blue Island, IL, named its 1st-ever female athletic director, who vows not to let her gender stop her from her goals.

IHSA doesn’t have to accommodate certain runners

By Paul Katula • Feb 9, 2018
The IL H.S. Assn. won in court and won't have to modify how runners qualify for the state's final track meet following sectional competition.

Top cheerleading teams in IL, 2017-18

By Paul Katula • Feb 4, 2018
Champs for cheerleading have arrived in IL—not too many surprises. Lemont has won 6 times in 13 years of state competition.

IHSA names competitive dance IL state champs

By Paul Katula • Jan 28, 2018
Congratulate the competitive dance IL state champs, announced Saturday: Highland (1A), Lake Zurich (2A), York Community (3A).

IL football title games put nerves on edge

By Paul Katula • Nov 25, 2017
IL football lived up to its billing as the meeting of champions on the gridiron, despite some interesting officiating.

IL state football champs to be crowned this weekend

By Paul Katula • Nov 24, 2017
State finals in football take place today in Illinois at NIU Huskie Stadium. Our predictions will be published for the record after the games are done.

IL football state final games are set

By Paul Katula • Nov 18, 2017
16 football semifinal games were played today in Illinois, and 9 of the 16 teams headed to DeKalb are still undefeated.

Boys’ soccer in fog: old hat in 3A, 1st ever in 2A

By Paul Katula • Nov 4, 2017
Naperville N. won its 2nd consecutive title in boys' soccer (3A); Solorio Academy from Chicago won its 1st title in any sport, ever.

Boys’ golf feats for Riverdale, Hinsdale Central

By Paul Katula • Oct 29, 2017
Hinsdale Central won its 6th consecutive state title in boys' golf. Riverdale won its first title ever, in any sport or activity.

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